Everyone present was also curious about how the emperor would punish Kong Wenbo.
Although Ding Mingcheng and others had just been sentenced to death, it stands to reason that Kong Wenbo should also be the same.
But Kong Wenbo has a special status. He is a member of the Kong family, and the head of the Kong family, Kong Lingda, is here at this time.
"Your Majesty, Kong has something to say."
Before the emperor could speak, Kong Lingda stood up and saluted the emperor and said.
Could it be that Kong Lingda wanted to intercede for Kong Wenbo.
Everyone present showed doubts in their eyes.
"If you have anything to say, Mr. Kong, please tell me."
The emperor said politely.
When Kong Lingda heard this, he turned around and faced the ministers present.
"My Kong family has been devoted to studying for generations, gaining fame and wealth, but I, the Kong family, look down upon it."
"Everyone in my Confucius family has read poetry and books since childhood and is obsessed with learning."
Speaking of this, Kong Lingda suddenly paused, and then pointed to Kong Wenbo aside.
"However, there is Kong Wenbo, a person who violates the ancestral system of the Kong family. This is the tragedy of the Kong family!"
"Kong Wenbo has violated the teachings of the ancestors of the Kong family. Now I, Kong Lingda, as the head of the Kong family, will expel him from the Kong family."
Kong Lingda said loudly.
It's like being afraid that others won't hear.
Kong Lingda knew that Kong Wenbo couldn't save it this time, so he could only minimize the loss.
When Kong Wenbo heard this, his eyes became hollow and his face was filled with regret.
"This old fox is so damn hypocritical."
At this time, Zhong Wuwei whispered.
The reason why Kong Lingda expelled Kong Wenbo from the Kong family at this time was because the emperor would convict Kong Wenbo later.
Expelling Kong Wenbo from the Kong family before he is convicted can also maintain some of the reputation of the Kong family.
After finishing speaking, Kong Lingda returned to his seat and sat down, not looking at Kong Wenbo again.
His face at this time still had a calm look, as if everything was as he expected.
"Kong Wenbo, you have been reading poetry and books since you were a child, and you have learned a lot. Back then, the late emperor almost made you my master."
"Now you are willing to fall in love with these corrupt officials."
"The crime you committed deserved death, but I saw that you were not the principal culprit, and the murder was not your order, so I spared you the death penalty."
"However, the death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped. I will sentence you to exile in the Southern Barbarians and you will not be able to come back for the rest of your life."
The emperor said.
As soon as these words came out, everyone present showed a look of surprise.
It seems that the emperor still gave the Kong family face.
When Kong Wenbo heard this, he immediately kowtowed and thanked him.
The emperor waved his hand impatiently, and several guards took Ding Mingcheng and others down.
At this time, Zhong Wuwei showed a smile without any scruples. Taking down Ding Yishan this time would be equivalent to cutting off one of Ding Mingcheng's hands.
And Ding Mingcheng's face was so gloomy that it was about to freeze.
"You should take this as a warning and never follow their path again."
The emperor looked at the ministers below and said.
"I will obey."
the ministers said.
"Okay, let's retreat!"
The emperor waved his hand and said.
After saying this, the emperor stood up and prepared to leave.
All the ministers also began to salute each other.
"Your Majesty, wait a moment."
Before the emperor could take a step forward, Chen Fan suddenly shouted.
At this time, everyone subconsciously looked at Chen Fan.
This was the first time for these ministers to stop the emperor in the Jinluan Palace.
And this person is still a cheap businessman.
Zhong Wuwei, Fang Zhengru and others showed nervous expressions.
"Chen Fan, what are you doing? Don't talk nonsense?"
The two quickly whispered.
Fang Zhengru came directly to Chen Fan's side, and then quietly pulled Chen Fan's clothes.
But Chen Fan didn't react at all, his eyes were still staring at the emperor.
The emperor looked at Chen Fan curiously at this time.
"What else do you want?"
The emperor asked as he sat down again.
"Back to the emperor, some of the younger brothers were suddenly assassinated by a group of men in black while they were protecting witnesses."
"One brother was seriously injured, and there is still no news from several other brothers."
"I hope the emperor will make the decision for the people and investigate this matter strictly."
Chen Fan said.
No one expected that Chen Fan would stop the emperor for his brother.
When Zhong Wuwei heard this, his eyes were filled with admiration.
I saw him constantly looking at Chen Fan, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Do you know who those assassins are?"
The emperor looked at Chen Fan and asked.
Chen Fan shook his head and said, "I don't know."
"Bold Chen Fan, you don't know anything, yet you dare to let the emperor make the decision for you."
Before Chen Fan could speak, Fan Zeng on the side scolded fiercely.
"Although I don't know who sent these men in black, there is one person who must be involved."
"And this case is inseparable from him."
Chen Fan said.
"who?"
The emperor asked, staring at Chen Fan closely.
"it's him."
Chen Fan pointed at Fan Zeng and said angrily.
"The emperor only needs to re-examine Ding Yishan's subconscious, and he should be able to ask."
Chen Fan said.
As soon as these words came out, the officials present immediately became quiet.
No one expected that Chen Fan would dare to accuse Fan Zeng in front of the emperor in the Jinluan Palace.
"Chen Fan, don't be impulsive."
Zhong Wuwei, Fang Zhengru and Liu Siye shouted in unison.
However, Chen Fan did not flinch and looked at the emperor closely.
"False accusation. Your Majesty, a cheap businessman, framed this old minister. I hope your Majesty will clear this old minister's name!"
Fan Zeng immediately shouted to the emperor with an aggrieved look on his face.
At this time, the emperor looked at Fan Zeng, and then looked at Chen Fan with slightly narrowed eyes.
"Snapped."
Suddenly the emperor slapped the table angrily, his face suddenly showing anger.
As the saying goes, the emperor is so angry that millions of people will be killed. All the ministers present did not even dare to breathe hard at this time.
"Chen Fan, you dare to accuse the prime minister in front of me without any evidence."
"Do you think I'm a fool?"
The emperor shouted angrily.
The ministers present lowered their heads and did not dare to look at the emperor.
He was afraid that at this moment, his little move would burn the emperor's anger onto himself.
Chen Fan frowned at this time.
He firmly believed that Ding Yishan and Ding Mingcheng were weaklings, and he only needed to scare them to make them tell the truth.
But now it seems that the emperor has no intention of doing this!
"Your Majesty, I..."
"Your Majesty, Chen Fan had a brain disease when he was in Dongyang County. He must have had a brain disease just now, so he was talking nonsense."
Chen Fan just wanted to continue talking, but before he could finish speaking, Fang Zhengru and Liu Siye immediately stood up and spoke.
This statement made Chen Fan very dissatisfied, so he immediately shook his head and denied it.
"I don't have a brain disease, I..."
"Woooooooo..."
But before he could finish his words, Zhong Wuwei's big hand immediately covered his mouth.
"Your Majesty, you look like he has a brain disease. Don't argue with a person who has a brain disease."
Zhong Wuwei covered Chen Fan's mouth and said to the emperor.
